Look at Life: Eagle's Nest

Look at Life: Eagle's Nest 1962

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A look at Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' in the Bavarian Alps; a construction which survived World War II, that has now become a popular tourist attraction.

1962

Look at Life: IN Gear

Look at Life: IN Gear 1967

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Join the cool kids on the Kings Road and Carnaby Street as youth fashion brings a welcome splash of colour to Britain. “Don't take it too seriously, or you'll be missing the point!”

1967

Look at Life: Fire over London

Look at Life: Fire over London 1966

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The film Fire Over London is about the operation of the London Fire Brigade. In an office's switchboard room we see one of the hideous T&N green and ivory telephones supplied by General Telephone Systems. Another shot deep in the bowels of St Paul's Cathedral gives a glimpse of a two-tone grey ATE 'Coffin Phone' as used on Communications Systems private exchange systems.

1966

Look at Life: Change at the Tower

Look at Life: Change at the Tower 1967

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A look at the day-to-day running of the historic Tower of London and coping with up to 16,000 visitors each day. A stunning display of the Crown Jewels.

1967

Look at Life: Market Place

Look at Life: Market Place 1959

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A look into London's street markets and how they're suffering to compete with supermarkets.

1959

Look at Life: Members Only

Look at Life: Members Only 1965

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A look at the "private clubs" of London. From the famous political clubs of the 18th century to the gambling clubs and the bohemian night clubs of the West End.

1965

Look at Life: Report on a River

Look at Life: Report on a River 1963

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A look at the River Thames, its past and present, from source to the sea. An examination of what has been done and is being done to modernize port services and to keep traffic moving—from holiday pleasure seekers to bustling commerce.

1963

Look at Life: Rising to High Office

Look at Life: Rising to High Office 1963

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A fascinating look at 1963 mod-looking corporate office technology. Punched card data processing centers. The complex infrastructure that supports London's biggest office that attracts visitors from all over the world, not just to see the view, but to study a mid-20th century development.

1963

Look at Life: The Cinema Steps Out

Look at Life: The Cinema Steps Out 1960

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A look cinema and its evolution regarding comfort and the different types of films that drew audiences in during the 1950's.

1960

Look at Life: Down London River

Look at Life: Down London River 1959

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Take a history tour on the River Thames. Lots of famous footage: Parliament, Big Ben, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Port of London, Cleopatra's Needle and much more!

1959

Look at Life: Eating High

Look at Life: Eating High 1966

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An examination of the 60's trend of top-of-skyscraper revolving restaurants. First an overview of Europe's best then it's a detailed look at the problems involved in running the restaurant at the top of London's Post Office Tower.

1966

Look at Life: Top People

Look at Life: Top People 1960

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An overview of high-rise construction activity in London. From the crane operators who build the new sky-scrapers to the tenants who live in the penthouses, this newsreel provides a colorful birds-eye view of London Town.

1960